How to Find a Good Nursing Seminar

Nurses are in great demand at all healthcare facilities, from the largest hospitals to the smallest clinics and doctor's offices - thanks to a nurse shortage in the United States. Whether you are already a nurse and want to gain more knowledge or you are considering nursing as a career, a good nursing seminar can give you the information you need. Use these steps to find a good nursing seminar.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Talk to the human resources executive of a local hospital or healthcare facility to find out about continuing education seminars held on-site for nurses. Also ask about recommended seminars for anyone considering a career in nursing.
2. Call local colleges or universities to get a listing of seminars they offer. Hospitals and clinics want their staff to stay current or even get ahead of the curve on constantly changing medical information, so these organizations may be willing to pay for their employees to attend seminars. Check with your HR person.
3. Find professional seminars in your area at the Med-Ed or National Business Institute websites, among others. (See Resources below.) If you are willing to travel a little, you can often find a great weekend conference that provides you with the opportunity to attend multiple seminars or classes as well as network with other people in the industry.
4. Consider online or tele-seminars through PESI or similar companies for a cost-effective way to increase your knowledge in the field without having to travel. (See Resources below.)
5. Use Nurses.com to access Nursing Spectrum, a source of a large number of seminars. This site also includes a variety of information on earning degrees and accumulating credit hours in all aspects of the nursing field. (See Resources below.)

Tips & Warnings

• Online seminars offer the advantage of letting many people gain the knowledge while only having to pay one registration fee.
• Talk to your company, clinic or hospital about helping with travel expenses if the seminar pertains to your current or desired position.
• Always research the seminar company and speakers to ensure credibility.

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